The bill amends Chapter 44-7 of the General Laws regarding the collection of taxes by introducing a new section, 44-7-10.4, specifically for the town of East Greenwich. This new provision stipulates that no licenses or permits required for business operations will be issued or renewed for applicants who are in arrears on local taxes, liens, or assessments unless they have appealed the matter to a court. Additionally, it prohibits the issuance of demolition or building permits for new construction or renovations if the property owner is in arrears on real property taxes or assessments, with the exception of construction aimed at addressing a pending notice of violation.

Furthermore, applicants must provide verification that all local taxes and assessments are current when seeking licenses or permits. The licensing authority retains the discretion to issue a license or permit if the applicant is on an approved repayment plan for their tax arrearage and is current with payments. This act will take effect upon passage, reinforcing the town's ability to ensure compliance with tax obligations before granting operational permissions.